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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01
VIM. K AHN & CO.,
The Leading Clothiers, Sadler Buildin
COOL WEATHER BARGAINS.

There has never been a better collection of
Overcoats for men end boys than the stock we
now display, and at prices far below all others
for the same grade of goods. Our Light over
coats attract special attention. In Mems over
coats we are Offering one lot at $50 each, worth
$500.
For $500 we will sell you a good strong,
heavy Overcoat, $3.50 will buy you fancy
Cashmere Coat, and for $50 you can get a
good heavy Chinchilla, or q fine light weight
dress 0vercoat or a good, strong Cashmere
Coat.
At $1,000 we are showing a dozen different
styles of Overcoats, such as Meltons, Kerseys,
Chinchilla, Worsted Cashmere and Beaver
Cloth. in either light or heavy weights. The
finer grades at $500, $500, $1,000 $500 and
$1,000 are equal to the finest custom made.
Boys Overcoats we start as low as sl:l9 /
better ones at s.. %, $50, 800, 400, 800 200
500 and 1000.
Men's and Boys Heavy Coarse Boots, $50,
200, so, 800.
Now is the time to buy underwear. We
have them-all kinds-for men, women and
children. Note prices. Heavy merino shirts
or drawers, 25, 40, 80 and 70 cents white wool
shirts or drawers, $100, LIS, $50, 200, $50 ;
scarlet wool shirts and drawers, IS cents, SlOO,
$50. 1.75 200 children's shirts or drawers
from $3.50 up.
In our Ladies Wrap Department we not
only exhibit a stock that is unequaled, but at
prices that none can meet. Note few OF our
prices.
Ladies Fancy Cashmere or Boucle Jackets
at $3.50 plain checked, striped, astrican or
kersey Jackets, with and without hoods, at
$500; fine cloth braided jackets, $50, 900,
1000, 1900, 1900.
Cloth New Markets. $500, 200, 800, 1000,
1900; fancy cashmere New Markets, with or
without capes, $50, $50, 900, 1000, 1900 1900
1900: short wraps and dolmans, trimmed with
fur or astrcan; $500 $50, 7.50 1000 1900,
1900, 1900, 1000, $500.
Plush short wraps trimmed with fur or
beads, Sl4, SIG SIS. $50, $25 $50, SIS, $40 and
SIS plush coats, 500, $25, $50, S35 and $40;
children's wraps Sl.25 up to SO.
In Ladies Dress Goods, we are offering the
following bargains: Crefeld checks, O9c. per
yard Highland checks, 10 cts; Winneconnet
stripes, 10 cts; adrian cashmere, L! cts; Lon
don stripe, 20 cts. jamestown worsteds IN
plain, plaid or checks % cts; gold medal suit
ing. so cts; habit cloth, all shades 90 cts; rev.
enue plaids and checks, 80 cts. Fantaine
plaids. Henrietta cloth and broad cloth in all
| the new shades.
Blankets and Comforts. Heavy, large size
blankets white or grey, Sl.GO per pair good,
heavy comforts, 50 cts.
Everything men and boys wear, and every
| thing for ladies', misses and children's wear,
except hats and bonnets.
UPDEGRAFFS
Hagerstown, Nd.
Nov. 3, 1887.
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CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. j. W. Tongue will preach IN the
Baptist church next Sunday morning.
On Thanksgiving Day Rev. P. B. Phil
lips of Berryyille, and Rev. Dallas Tucker
of this place, exchanged pulPits.
Rev. C. H. Minor has accepted call to
the pastoral charge of Zion Baptist Church.
lColored,l of this place.
Rev. b. F. Bausman Of the Shepherds
town Reformed Church, will hold divine
service at Beulah, on Sunday afternoon,
dec 4th)
David Howell Esq, lay reader, conduct
ed service at the Episcopal Church on sun
dav. Rev. Dallas Tucker not being well
enough to oficiate.
In accordance with the recommendation
of the House of Bishops of the P. E.
Church, Tuesday last was observed in Zion
Church as a day OF prayer for Missions.
The services were as follows:
Service at II a.. m-Sermon on Foreign
Missions, by Rev. y. p Dame, Of Winches-
ter, Va.
Short Sermon at p. m.-Address on
Church Work, by Rev r. ID. Roller.
Missionary Service at p. m.-Addresses
on Domestic aud Diocesan Missions, by
Rev. p. z. Phillips and Rev. John . Gio-
son
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THE VIRGINIA FREE pREss--rHE OLD fAMltF JOURNAL.
Tribute Of Respect.

At a meeting of the Board of Directors Of the
Bank of Charlestown, held on Friday, Noyem
Der 18th, 1887. the following Tribute OF Res
pect was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, This Board has heard with pro-
found sorrow and regret the death on the 18th
inst. of JOHN W GRANTHAM, the former Presi-
dent of this Bank, therefore be 1t
Resolred. That in the death of our esteemed
ex-President the community in which he lived
has lost a worthy and exemplary citizen.
That in the sixteen years in which he served
as President of this Bank his course was ever
marked by earnest and diligent performance
of the duties incumbent upon him, always
seeking to guard and protect the interests OF
those whom he represented with iaithiulness
and unflinching integrity, and thus command
ing our respect and esteem.
That as a mark of respect to his memory,
and as a testimonial Of the friendship which
existed between him and members OF the Board
it is ordered that these resolutions be spread
upon the records, publishedin the town papers
and a copy ofthe same be furnished to the fam
lily Of the deceased.
GUSTAV BROWN,
SAM'L w. WYsoNG,
JOHN 4. WASHINGTON
Committee.
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Personal

Gen. +. G.. Baylor left on Tuesday for
Baltimore and will be engaged on some en-
gineering work for the b. 80.
Capt G. f. Dudrow, Travelling Passen-
ger Agent Of the B. * o., called to see us
on Monday. he was in fine spirits over
the magnificent annual report of the COM
pany's business and the outlook for increas-
ed traffic
DIR. Frank Fouke of this town, for some
months past physician for several divisions
of the Clyuch Valley Railroad in South
western Virginia, is visiting his mother and
sisters here and purposes spending part OF
the winter in New York City in profession
al study and work The Ne'rs says DR.. +.
made host of friends in the Clynch
VALLEY
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Distinguished Men.

Gov. John Ireland, of Texas; Simon P.
Hughes, Governor of Arkansas; ). ID. Nc
Emery. Governor of Louisiana; +. b. Tur-
ner, Judge L. ;. Court Ex.Goy. Hubbard,
Minister to Japan; Marion Martin, ex-Lieu-
tenant Governor of Texas; w. R. Miller
Ex-Governor of Arkansas, and many others;
E. A. Perry. Governor of Florida; w. ID:
Bloxham. Ex-Governor of Florida, and
hundreds of other distinguished men of the
United States in all professions and in ev-
cry department OF science have had their
sight improved by the use OF Hawkes. New
Spectacles. All eyes fitted aud the mt guar
anteed by c. Frank Jones, Charlestown, W.
Va
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Mrs. Phoebe Chesiey, Peterson, Clay Co.,
Iowa. tells the following remarkable story,
the trutb of which is vouched for by the
residents of the town 81 am % years old,
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and amene-s for many years could not
dress myself without help. Now l am free
tr0m a.l pain and soreness. and am able 20
DO al u.y own hoUsewOr6. owe my
than6, Oh Electric Bitters for having re-
uewcl my youth. and removed completely
ali disease and pain" Try a bottle, only
soc. 900 Geo. T. Lights Dug Store.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

There was much excitement in Freder-
lex City, Maryland, on Monday night in
consequence of information received OF a
threatened attack by negroes on the jail
and upon the sheriff in retaliation for the
lynching of Bigus. Citizens guarded the
Jail and approaches thereto, but the expect
ed demonstration was not made
Excitement at Frederick City subsidized
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DEEEl.

AT his residence in Berkeley county, NOvem-
ber p. lSS7. Mr.. ADRIAN JONES, a we'll
known and respected citizen, at an advanced
age.
Atthe residence of Mr. John w Pitzer, sun
day morning. Nov Is, 1851, amer long Illness
NARY ELLSWORTH, aged about = years.
This venerable colored woman was sery-
ant in the home Of the Pitzers Of Berkeley
county for many years, and the tribute paid to
her fidelity and kindness as nurse is credita-
ble to the heart Of Mr.. L s Grant Pitzer, now
of the law class az Morgantown, whose foot
steps in childhood and early youth She guard
ed.-E9. T. Pl
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In order to give all chance to test IT,
and thas be convinced of its wonderful GU
rative powers, DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, VIII
be. for limited time, given away. This
offer is not only liberal, but shows unboun'
ded faith in the merits of this great RENE
DIV. All who suffer from Coughs, Colds
Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis, or any
affection of Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are es
pecially requested to call at Geo. I, Lights
Drug Store, and get a Trial Bottle Free
Large Bottles 81.
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.W.FE REED.

ON November 18th. 1851 near Wildwood, by
the Rev T. A. Shipley. GEO W. FINNELL
and Miss VIRGINIA r. HANSUCKER-both
of Clarke county.
At stephens City November 10th. 1857, by
Rev J. II. Dulaney, Mr. CHARLES c. HAYS
LETT. of Berryville Va, to Miss ROSA V.
MILLER. of Frederick county Va.
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Recently we noted the burning of the
stable ON the farm of Mr.. Owen Allen, and
subsequently, the firing of other buildings
and sheds. On sunday night last an at
temp. 90 fire the dwelling house was made.
Corn cobs saturated with coal oil were
lighted aud thrown under the corner of the
house amongst some shaving, but discov-
cred In time TO be extinguished. The in
eeudiary was seen butescaped capture. An
ANONYMOUS note was received by Mr. Al
lens SON notifying him to leave within two
weeks. Tie whole community there ought
20 be yigilaut ana try aud apPrehend the
guilty party.
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The Best Sa.ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Sslt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns. and an Skin Erup,ion>, and positive
lv cures Piles. or mo- pay required. Il Is
guaranteed 20 give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price - cents per box.
Fnr salo hv Geo. l. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

Oyercoats. Ifyou haven't been to VIM
Kahn x Cos then you haven't seen many
overcoats. We have provided the largest
and cheapest assortment ever placed before
the people Of this county. Gentlemen,
take a look at them-the prices are low.
Search the town over and you'll find none
to compare with them.
WM. KAHN & Co., The Leading Clothiers,
Sadler Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

Great inducements to early buyers. Our
stock this season is something to be proud
of. Everybody who can arrange 1t should
call as early as possible. The early buyer
gets first pick of the most popular styles.
Come and see all we are showing. Come
to us and see for yourself what clothing
should be- While you are here examine
our children and boys stock. All equally
attractive.
WM. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
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Not a Rd1te.

Each purchaser at c. w. Browns Jew
elry Store will be presented with ticket
which will entitle him to one chance on a
Marbleized Clock to be given away jan
uary 2nd, 1888.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

The case of Lewis Wiuebrenner and wife
pc. Corporation of Char.e,towu was couclu-
ied on Wednesday of last week-yerdict
for Plaintiff $50. Grove * Brown for plain
til: George BAYLOR for Corporation.
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ST. NICHOLAS

CtINCE its first issue, in 1873, this magazine
- has maintained, with undiSputed recOgnl-
ton, the position it took at the beginning
that of being the most excellent juvenile peri
odical ever printed The best known names
i'm literature were on its list of contributors
from the start,-Bryant, Longtelow Thomas
Hughes. George Macdonald, Bret Harte, Bay
ard Taylor Frances Hodgson Burnett, James
T. Fields John G.. Whittier indeed the list Is
so long that it would be easier TO tell the few
authors of note who have not contributed 10
the worlds child magazine.
THE EDITOR, MARY MAPES DODGE,
author of Hans Brinker; or, the Silver
Skates" and other popular books for young
folks.-and for grown-up folks, TOBIAS re-
markable faculty for knowing and entertain
ing children Under her skillful leadership
ST. NICHOLAS brings to thousands of homes on
both sides of the water knowledge and delight
ST. NICHOLAS IN ENGLAND.
It is not alone in America that st. Nicholas
has made its great success. The London Times
says. 1T is above anything we produce in the
same line The Scotsman says: There Is no
magazine that can successfully compete with 1t.
THE COMING YEAR OF ST. NICHOLAS.
The fifteenth year begins with the number
for November, 1887, and the publishers can an
I
Frances Hodgson Burnett Frank r. Stockton,
| II. II. Boyesen, Joel Chandler Harris, J. I.
Trowbridge Col. Richard NJ. Johnston, Louisa
| NJ. Alcott, Washington GLADDEN., Frances COur-
tenay Baylor, Harriet Upton and many others.
Edmund Alton will write series of papers on
the " Routine of the Republic, how the Pres
ident works at the White House. and how the
affairs of the Treasury, the State and War De-
partments etc, are conducted; Joseph Bri-
1 rral
describe B" The Great Island Continent -; Eliz-
abeth Robins Pencil will tell of London
/ Christmas Pantomimesn Alice in Wonder
! land. etc.; Mrs Burnett's short serial will be,
/ the editor says, a worthy successor to her IA
nous Little Lord Fauntleroy,' which ap-
peared in s. Nicholas
Why not try St Nicholas this year for the
young people in the house? Begin with the
November number. Send US $500, or subscribe
through booksellers and newsdealers. The Cen
| fury Co. 50 East 18th st. New York
Nov "a 1851
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MOST FASHIONABLE MANNER.

came among you unknown, but Lave come
to stay, and trust that in the few monthsoi my
soiourn here | have established favorable
reputation for lirst-class work and fair dealing.
Giving as my best references the many Gus
toners whom have already served, J respect
fully solicit a continued and increased patron
age. SAMUEL ). LAN'.
Sept. |. 1887.
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VIM. Graham, Of Hartford, Conn, for
merly Of this place, to Miss Annie Baden,
daughter of VIM. Baden, Esq, of HarPers
Ferry, by Rev. Mr.. Isaacs, at the NJ. T.
Church. at o'clock, p. III. The ushers
were Chas. Cavalier, Chas Baden and B.
Baden. brothers Of the bride, and Robert
Lemon. The bride was handsomely dress
ed in green satin. The bride received quite
a number of handsome presents. The hap
py couple left on the express train for the
East. at440. The S.atiai wishes their life
a long one fun of joy and prosperity. \
large number of the friends of the couple
attended the nuptial ceremony and saw
them safely i'm the cars Several more we'd
ding, are on the tapis, but we do not want
all 10 go away.-HuYc''s Ferry Sentinel
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Nov.1O, 1887.
The Century Magazine.

WITH the November 1887, issue THE CEN
w TURY commences its thirty-ffth volume
with regular circulation Of almost $50, 0O0.-
The War Papers and the Lift, of Lincoln in
creased its monthly edition by 100000 The
latter having recounted the events of Lincoln's
early wears. and given the necessary survey of
the political condition of the country, reaches
a new period, with which his secretaries were
most intimately acquainted. Under the cap
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From the Spirit

From the Spirit,
Hop. Welsh, little son of Nh. Geo. W.
Welsh. had his head severely cut by falling
from q wagon, yesterday morning
Wallace Jones, little grandson Of Mr.
Charlie, Barritt, ST., fell from one of the
bridges on West Main ST., last Saturday,
and was badly hurt.
Mr.. Bayliss russell, residing near
Browns Crossing, was attacked by vicious
bull last Saturday, and it is said that had
it not been for prompt assistance of gen
tlemau ia the employ of Mr.. Trusseil, the
probabilities are that DE would have been
gored Co DEATH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

Next regular conclaye of Potomac Com
uandery. No. 8, Knights Templar, next
Tuesday evening.
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KEENAN, ON SIBERIA.

Except the Life of Lincoln and the war Ar
ticies. no more important series has ever been
undertaken by THE CENTURY than this OF Mr..
Remnants. With the previous preparation OF
four years travel and study in Russia and ST.
IBERIA. the author undertook journey of 10000
miles for the special investigation here required
An introduction from the Russian Minister OF
the Interior admitted him to the principal
mines and prisons, where he became acqualnt-
ed with some three hundred State exiles, Lib
erals Nihiists. and Others, and the series will
be a startling as well as accurate revelation OF
the exile system. The many illustrations by
the artist and photographer, Mr.. Geo A. Frost,
who accompanied the author, will add greatly
to the value of the articles.
NOVEL BY EGGLESTON
with illustrations will run through the year.
Shorter novels will follow by Cable and Stock
ton. Shorter fictions will appear every month.
MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES
will comprise several illustrated articles on Ire
land, by Charles De Kay papers touching the
field of the Sunday School Lessons, illustrated
by e. L. Wilson; wild Western life, by Theo-
dore Roosevelt; the English Cathedrals, by Mrs.
Van Rensselaer,, with illustrations by Pennell;
DR.. Buckley's valuable papers on Dreams,
SpirtualiSm and Clairvoyance; essays III crit
cism, art, travel and biography poems; car
toons; etc.
By a special offer the numbers for the past
wear Containing the Lincoln history may be
secured with the years subscription from No
vember, 1887, twenty issues in all, for
Sc 90. or with the last years numbers hand
somely bound, s. so.
Published by THE CENTURY Co. 80 East lIth
Street, New-YOrk.
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The Town Council has appropriated S40O
,, nrrcbase additional hose for the use OF
the Independent Fire Company.
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.f.HisfNhe.

THE report that propose ,eaying Charles
i town Is unfounded. ] expect 10 remain
here and will pursue my vocation Of Watch
and Clock Repairer az my rooms opposite Carter
House. Lee Hall Building, upstairs, and So
lcit the continued patronage Of the people.
sept. Is 1851. T.. BRONNOLD.
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Vote of Thanks.

We. the Trustees of the Free Church at
Kabictown, being DESTROYS of expressing
our gratitude and appreciation to the Hon.
VIM. l.. Wilson for his entertaining and
instructive Lecture, delivered on the even
ing of November 2nd, for the benefit Of
said church, Che proceeds Of which amount
ell to $25l do hereby tender him vote OF
sincere thanks for his assistance, and wish
ing % make public recognition thereof
reques, that the newspapers Of ChaElestown
publish the same. Respectfully,
b. Z. JOHNSON,
JONI j. KABLE,
G.. II. KABLE,
IA. W. WARE,
THOs. +. WOODWARD,
FRANK A.. YATES,
Trustees.
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Desirable ReSidence
AT PRIVATE SALE.

DESIRABLE RESIDENCE in Charles
Y town. delightfully."- located and command
ing superb view, for sale privately. 1t con-
tains five rooms and a kitchen also convent
entity adjacent thereto a Smoke House, Ice
House. Stable, &c. The lot embraces Two and
a quarter acres Of ground-a beautiful avn,
sniendid garden. and an Orchard Of choice
fruits. Altogether il is one Of the most desira-
HE properties in the town. Price and terms
made known on application. ,,,
July p, 1851.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

An entrance was made into the shoP Oh
Mr. Jobn H. Bishop on Wednesday night
of last week and some tools taken.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

The Oakland sunday School is preparing
,o give holiday exhibition.
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4 GIFT for Al.

Most, the anarchist, convicted, and JAKE
Sham. the boodler, granted a new trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

Mr.. :. B. Mcintyre, OF kearneysUle' re-
,,rIv butchered a IA To. porker. Net or
gross
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

following the battle series by distinguished
generals. will describe interesting features Of
army life, tunneling from Libby Prison, nara
tives of personal adventure, etc General Sher-
man will write on The Grand Strategy of the
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Millinery. All the new shapes in felt
hats. Immense stock to select from. Styl-
ish trimming excellent workmanship, mod
crate prices.
:. ID. HIRsCIINIAN x Co.
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A VACANT LOT
For Sale.

THE valuable Building Lot adjoining the
J. residence of Dr. Vim. Neill in CharlestOwn.
w. Va. fronting 100 feet on Liberty street,
and running back that width from said street
to the lots Of Or. VIM. Neill and Mrs. Ed
wards heirs For terms apply to
GEORGE BAYLOR,
CLEON MOORE.
s.-t Il r.s--.r
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Six persons lcolored were immersed I'D
the mill race ON sunday aitcrnoon-services
afterwards iu the West end Baptist Cnufcn.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

We work, push aud labor all the time to
give YOU the best boys and children's cloth
ing at the lowest prices See our immense
stock, new goods being received all the time.
:. ID. HIRsCH8lAN d Co.
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MOrtudry.

Died last week:
Brighten. Randolph B. Marcy, aged 10
Gen. McClellan's father-in-law.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-12-01

Boys Boys Wehave always made it our
study to get the best of everything for the
Youngsters. but this year eclipses them all.
Every suit on sale now is a perfect gem,
The temptation is so great to buy our styles
that ninety customers out of every hundred
carry away some of our newest goods.
They are going fast. Nothing like it far or
near. We want the public to see them.
Every time a sale.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.